About This Spot
La Grande Plage, France is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in France.
Situated in Europe, the spot offers Small waves and Medium waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.
With S–W winds, peaking from September to November, La Grande Plage, France delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.
Why Riders Love It
St Gilles offer a South to North wind from 15 to 35 knots in autumn. Sideshore: NNW and SSE.
When to Go
Nice and warm in summer, no wetsuit needed. Fall to spring colder, but still ok with wetsuit.
What to Expect
It's a good quality beach-break, working at less than 1m (3ft) and holds up to 2.5m+ (8ft+), swell direction Northwest, West, Southwest, wind Northeast, East, Southeast.
Wind & Conditions
S · W
Best wind direction
St Gilles offer a South to North wind from 15 to 35 knots in autumn. Sideshore: NNW and SSE.
Best Months
Water Conditions
It's a good quality beach-break, working at less than 1m (3ft) and holds up to 2.5m+ (8ft+), swell direction Northwest, West, Southwest, wind Northeast, East, Southeast.
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Facilities & Access
📍 Getting There
🚶Short walk to the beach
From La Roche-sur-Yon take D648 to Aizenay. Here get onto D6 and drive westwards until you reach Saint-Gilles-Croix-de-Vie. Here get to the south of the city, cross the big river and drive westwards until you hit the beach.
Location
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